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Economy

Laos Fuel Price Fluctuations Hit Commuters, Families, Delivery Workers

Fuel prices in Laos have shifted modestly compared to the same period last year, according to the Lao State Fuel Company (LSFC). While the changes may appear minimal on paper, the effects are being felt across the country, by drivers, households, students, and delivery workers alike. As of 11 September,...

One in Three Girls in Laos Married Before 18, UNICEF Reports

One in three girls in Laos is married before 18, making it one of...

Luang Prabang to Build Ring Road Connecting UNESCO City, Chomphet District

Luang Prabang authorities have launched a major infrastructure project to build an 80-kilometer ring...

Laos to Boost Digital Skills with USD 9.9 million Support from South Korea

Laos is set to accelerate its digital transformation with support from the Korea International...

Second Phase of Mekong Flood Barrier Project Nears 90 Percent Completion

The second phase of the Mekong River Erosion Prevention and Development Project in Vientiane...

Fuel Prices Rise Again in Laos Amid Covid-19 Pandemic

The government of Laos has announced an increase in fuel prices for the sixteenth time this year, bringing the price of regular gasoline to...

Laos to Purchase New Fleet of Electric Vehicles for Senior Officials

The government of Laos is considering replacing gasoline cars with electric cars for Party and government leaders. According to a report from the Ministry of...

Laos Receives More Funding for Business and Trade to Assist in Covid-19 Recovery

The World Bank and the Government of Laos have agreed to scale up a Competitiveness and Trade Project that will assist businesses in Covid-19...

Railway Traffic Control Center Opens at Vientiane Station

Authorities in Laos have officially opened a railway traffic control center to manage traffic along the Laos-China Railway. According to a report by CRI, the...

Laos Records Trade Surplus in September

Laos recorded a trade surplus in September, with exports topping imports for the first time in recent months. According to data from the Lao Trade...

Man Electrocuted Cutting Cables Along Laos-China Railway

A man has died after being electrocuted while cutting cables at a Naxaythong section of the Laos-China Railway in Vientiane Capital. It is believed the...